The USA Women’s National Basketball made quick work of Australia, winning comfortably, 85-64, to book a match with hosts France in the gold medal game of the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The Americans dominated from start to finish by playing their signature game: defense. A’Ja Wilson had 4 blocks of her own and she added 10 points for the Americans, as they once again displayed a masterclass on defense. 

Breanna Stewart led Team USA Women’s in scoring this time around, having 16 points with 6 rebounds, and 5 assists. Guards Jackie Young and Kahleah Copper added 14 and 11 points respectively for Team USA in the 21-point victory.

Team USA moves to one win away from sweeping yet another Olympics and win a historic 8th straight gold medal. It won’t come easy, however, with hosts France in their way. France beat Euro champion Belgium behind their crowd in Paris and they will be what remains to be the last roadblock for Team USA to achieve their goal. 

Team USA’s Women’s date with France in the gold medal game also means both countries will have their men’s and women’s teams in the Olympic final. Team USA Men’s and France will also battle in the Men’s tournament for gold.